Let Me Out (2012): Cast & Plot
Let Me Out is a 2012 comedy drama directed by Jae Soh and Chang-lae Kim, starring Kwon Hyun-sang as Mu-young and Park Hee-von. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Directors
- Jae Soh and Chang-lae Kim
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- BaekDu-DaeGan Flims
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Let Me Out About?
The premise of Let Me Out without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Mu-Young, a convenience store clerk and aspiring filmmaker, gets the opportunity to direct his first movie: a zombie melodrama. What begins as a dream project quickly devolves into a chaotic and disastrous shoot, with every possible problem arising. Struggling to survive the ordeal, he discovers the collaborative nature of filmmaking, realizing that success requires teamwork and support. It's a darkly comedic story for those with a passion for movies, romance, and the undead.
Let Me Out Cast & Characters
Kwon Hyun-sang leads the cast as Mu-young, with Park Hee-von as Ah-young. Directed by Jae Soh and Chang-lae Kim.
- Co-director Jae Soh
- Co-director Chang-lae Kim
- Kwon Hyun-sang as Mu-young
- Park Hee-von as Ah-young
Let Me Out Plot Summary
What happens in Let Me Out from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mu-young Kwon Hyun-sang is a fourth-year film student and a convenience store clerk who masks his insecurities with a sharp, know-it-all persona. He spends his days dissecting others’ work and airing relentless critiques about the state of Korean cinema, always ready with a citation or an argument about why something misses the mark. When a famous indie director visits his university, the atmosphere shifts: his classmates are buoyed by excitement, while Mu-young remains cool and unimpressed, convinced that real originality isn’t served by the kinds of accolades the director has earned. During a lively Q&A, Mu-young rails against the director’s latest project, labeling it a mere commercial play for attention, only to have the director respond with a pointed counterpunch that changes everything.
Full summary
The whole story of Let Me Out, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Let Me Out?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What genre of film does Mu-young set out to make with his production grant?
Let Me Out Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “렛 미 아웃” and “放我出去”.
- Also known as
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- 렛 미 아웃
- 放我出去
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Let Me Out FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Let Me Out, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Let Me Out?
Let Me Out runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Let Me Out released?
Let Me Out was released on April 1, 2012.
Who directed Let Me Out?
Let Me Out was directed by Jae Soh and Chang-lae Kim.
Who is in the cast of Let Me Out?
Let Me Out stars Kwon Hyun-sang as Mu-young and Park Hee-von as Ah-young.
Does Let Me Out have a post-credit scene?
No. Let Me Out has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Let Me Out in?
The original language of Let Me Out is Korean.
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